Sheriff's Deputies "Lock Up" Dozens for Fundraiser

Fairfax County Sheriff's deputies "arrested" 43 men
and women yesterday in Tyson's Corner and Mclean, Virginia. Rather than
being taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, they were
brought to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse on Chain Bridge Road where they
posted bail money and were released.

These individuals were not your typical offenders. They are all business
and community leaders who dedicated their time raising money for the
Greater Washington Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Deputies arrived
at their workplaces where several played along, allowing deputies to
handcuff them and bring them to the restaurant. Upon arrival, the MDA
staff gave each of them a black and white striped jail outfit to wear
before being photographed behind bars made of PVC piping.

"Thank you so much for coming out and taking the extra time for the
event," said Anya Mclin, whose 4-year-old daughter Ava was diagnosed
with spinal muscular atrophy. "Ava is always thrilled to see law
enforcement officers."

MDA set the bail at $4,000. MDA Fundraising Coordinator Melanie Mastin
said that though some did not quite meet that goal, they raised $32,172
from this event. MDA holds lock up events throughout the year in
different parts of the Washington metropolitan area.

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that progressively
weakens skeletal muscles that help the body move. There are more than 40
genetic diseases associated with muscular dystrophy, and at this time
there is no known cure.